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The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort & Marina vs Hotel Esmeralda Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Esmeralda Resort scores significantly better than The Villas at Simpson Bay Resort & Marina. Esmeralda Resort scores 78 with positive reviews from 3 reviews including oyster.com, Fodor's and Frommer's.
The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort & Marina
Oyster
Billy Folly Road No. 37A, Simpson Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
From $206 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"83 Two-Bedroom Villas...are housed in a large and commanding oceanside building on the resort’s property; each villa has a scenic balcony or patio with ocean views and most units have a full kitchen."
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Hotel Esmeralda Resort
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Baie Orientale, BP 5141, Orient Bay 97071, St Maarten-St Martin
From $211 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A recent $2.5-million renovations to the rooms has given them considerably more style and comfort and brought the resort up to a higher standard, while keeping it a very good value."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Esmeralda Resort's colorful Creole-style villas offer seclusion and elegance with semi-private pools (shared among four units), stylish tropical rooms, and a well-respected restaurant."
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Star Service
"Tucked away in a quiet setting on the northeastern side of the island, splayed across a low hill overlooking the prized sands of Orient Beach...this tantalizing hybrid offers options."
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U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"Facing the beryl-tinted waters of St&*& Martin's Orient Bay, Esmeralda Resort boasts 65 rooms and suites spread throughout 18 villas."
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Recent guests said the resort's rooms are spacious and well-maintained, adding that you should request a room closer to the beach (only two villas face the ocean) for the best views.
Frommer's
"This village of 18 green-roofed Creole-style villas boasts a spacious garden sprawl that spills down to the beautiful beach at Orient Bay"
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